V. Self-Awareness, Self-Care and Personal Growth
Competency Director: Nancy Butler, M.D.
The competent graduate approaches the practice of medicine with awareness of his/her limits, strengths, weaknesses and personal vulnerabilities. The graduate assesses personal values and priorities in order to develop and maintain an appropriate balance of personal and professional commitments. The graduate seeks help and advice when needed for his/her own difficulties and develops personally appropriate coping strategies. The graduate recognizes his/her effect on others in professional contacts. The graduate seeks, accurately receives and appropriately responds to performance feedback.
